Endocrine Abstracts

Our knowledge about sexual dysfunction during the treatment of patients with prolactinoma is limited. The sexual dysfunction may not improve or turn out a different form as in our patient. Delayed ejeculation (DE) is a complex form of male sexual dysfuntion, characterized by a considerable delay in ejaculation or an inability to complete ejaculation. Both organic and psychogenic etiologies can cause DE, however the pathophysiology is indefinite. In this case, we present a male...

BackgroundObesity is an increasing public health problem all around the world. It plays role in the pathogenesis of many diseases, especially diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular diseases and cancer. The prevalence of weight-loss surgery is increasing as a result of developments of surgical techniques. In parallel with these developments, more patients admit for weight-loss surgery. Pharmacotherapy is one of the most important component...

Background: Prolactinoma is the most common functioning pituitary adenoma. Subclinical atherosclerosis and cardiovascular risk in patients with prolactinoma were reported but have not been clarified yet.Aim: Our study aims to compare prolactinoma patients with a control group in terms of lipid profile, body fat distribution, and subclinical atherosclerosis markers.Methods: This single-center, prospective study included 32 patients ...